There is nothing sweeter than the incredible glow and high of opiates. I have experimented with a few different drugs. Salvia Divinorum is my second favorite, but solely due to the enlightenment properties and nothing else. Alcohol has negative side-effects; I'm a light-weight and don't eat too much...
Hydrocodone
Well-documented
Well-documented
Multiple authoritative sources agree on dosing and effects.
- 5 corroborating sources
- 1 ROA with full dose ladder
- duration data present
- 19 combo interactions documented
- PubChem toxicity data
Well-documented
Multiple authoritative sources agree on dosing and effects.
- 5 corroborating sources
- 1 ROA with full dose ladder
- duration data present
- 19 combo interactions documented
- PubChem toxicity data
Aliases: Vike, Vics, Norco, Hydro, Lortab, vicodin
Summary
Hydrocodone is most commonly prescribed in combination with acetaminophen (Vicodin, Norco, Lortab). When used recreationally or in high doses, the acetaminophen component poses serious risk of liver damage or failure. Respiratory depression is the primary cause of fatal overdose, particularly when combined with other CNS depressants.
Dose Information
| ROA | Light | Common | Strong | Heavy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | 5-10mg | 10-25mg | 25-40mg | 40mg+ |
Light
Common
Strong
Heavy
Onset, Duration & After-effects
| ROA | Onset | Comeup | Peak | Offset | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | 10-30 min | 30-60 min | 1-2 hrs | 2-4 hrs | 4-8 hrs |
Opioid MME Calculator
⚠ Citation & Disclaimer:
Conversion factors sourced from the
NIH HEAL Initiative MME Calculator (Adams et al., PAIN 2025),
the CDC 2022 Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Pain,
and the MDCalc MME Calculator.
These are approximate equianalgesic ratios for educational reference only.
Individual responses vary significantly based on genetics, tolerance, cross-tolerance, and route of administration.
This is not medical advice. Do not use these conversions to adjust opioid dosing without professional medical guidance.
mg
10
mg
Hydrocodone
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mg
Morphine
| Substance | Equivalent Dose | MME Factor |
|---|
⚠ Equianalgesic dose ratios are approximations and do not account for genetic factors, tolerance, incomplete cross-tolerance, or pharmacokinetic variations. Methadone conversion is especially variable at higher doses. Always consult a healthcare provider before making any changes to opioid therapy.
Effect Profile
307 reportsScores (1–10) curated from multiple sources:
- Effect keyword matching from PsychonautWiki catalog
- Validated against 266 Erowid trip reports
- Weighted by importance: core (×3), major (×2), minor (×1)
Opioid
8.0
Intense
8/10
Strong euphoria, itching/nausea, pain relief, and sedation
Euphoria / Warmth
×3
10
physical euphoria
cognitive euphoria
euphoria
mood lift
Analgesia
×2
9
pain relief
analgesia
Sedation / Relaxation
×1
8
sedation
dream potentiation
Itching / Nausea
×1
10
nausea
constipation
dry mouth
Based on reports from:
Tolerance
Build-up
develops within days of regular use; analgesic tolerance faster than respiratory depression tolerance
Reset
7–14 days for partial reset; full reset may take weeks — tolerance loss greatly increases overdose risk
Tolerance Decay
Half tolerance
7d
Baseline
~14d
Tolerance builds with repeated dosing over days to weeks and decays over 1–3+ weeks of abstinence; loss of tolerance markedly increases overdose risk after a break. Cross‑tolerance exists across mu‑opioid agonists.
Cross-Tolerances
Effects
Aggregated from 266 Erowid and 41 Bluelight experience reports
Positive Effects 43
Euphoria
47.2%
89%
Contentment
41.5%
84%
Sedation
35.2%
86%
Anxiety Suppression
27.7%
82%
Stimulation
25.9%
70%
Sociability Enhancement
24.4%
84%
Thought Deceleration
22.0%
78%
Music Enhancement
21.2%
85%
Empathy
21.2%
80%
Hot Flashes
19.5%
82%
Drowsiness
19.5%
90%
Tingling
17.1%
85%
Body High
16.0%
88%
Vivid Dreams
14.6%
82%
Tactile Enhancement
13.1%
85%
Focus Enhancement
12.4%
80%
Color Enhancement
10.5%
70%
Numbness
9.8%
85%
Heaviness
9.8%
81%
Lightness
7.3%
77%
Adverse Effects 32
Nausea
29.0%
83%
Dizziness
22.0%
84%
Vomiting
19.5%
90%
Itching
19.5%
84%
Confusion
12.7%
85%
Stomach Cramps
12.2%
77%
Headache
11.4%
75%
Thought Disorganization
9.8%
76%
Blurred Vision
7.3%
83%
Irritability
7.3%
73%
Sweating
5.6%
80%
Memory Suppression
5.2%
75%
Amnesia
4.9%
95%
Muscle Tension
3.4%
70%
Increased Heart Rate
3.0%
70%
Seizure
2.6%
70%
Lightheadedness
2.4%
80%
Panic
2.4%
80%
Dysphoria
2.4%
85%
Sadness
2.4%
90%
Combinations
Cross-Check Hydrocodone with another substanceCommunity Trip Reports
Anecdotal first-person accounts from Reddit, Erowid, and Bluelight. Click a source to expand. Reports are harm-reduction context, not medical guidance.
Erowid 8 reports 3 positive 3 neutral 2 cautionary visit
Its hard to say when I began using opiates. All I know is that a few years back, when I was maybe 15-ish, I was in high school, living with my dad, and I realized that certain prescription pills would get me high. I found some hydrocodone (vicodin) in my stepmoms drawer and took a couple. Then we went shopping.
I hope and wish that everyone reading this take this seriously. First I will give a short background of my self. I am 18 years old, male, and started off just smoking pot, mixing that with a few beers and shots. It was about a year ago that a friend offered me vicodin.
My mother had had back surgery over a year ago, for which she was prescribed a bottle of 60 hydrocodone tablets. I watched the bottle carefully every time I visited, and noticed that it seemed to remain steadily at the same level.
I'll start by saying that I'm a pretty experienced drug user. I've experimented with MDMA (ecstasy), MDA (similar to MDMA), cocaine, alcohol, morphine, 2c-i, 2c-b, psilocybin mushrooms, LSD (acid), marijuana (daily), Cyclobenzaprine (muscle/skeletal relaxant), Ambien (sleep medication), and amphetamine.
Introduction: (Please excuse the extended introduction. This is my first report and I feel as though it is necessary.) I will start with some background information. I am 16 years old and, prior to this experience, I had never taken any drug recreationally.
Some background: I've done my share of drugs, but tend to stay away from pharmaceuticals, simply because I can usually find better drugs. However, I just had my wisdom teeth out a few days ago, and was looking for something to stop the pain I was experiencing and help me sleep, because I'd already finished off my 'scri...
Im older than a lot of the readers here and you would think that I would know better, but yes, I admit now that I am addicted to Hydrocodone. Ive had a long and semi-successful life of drug use over the years.
Bluelight 7 threads 6 neutral 1 cautionary visit
5 7.5 Vics I don't know if this counts as a true "trip." I always thought a trip can only be brought upon by my Acid and such. Well, it was my second time on Vicodien and my most enjoyable high. I popped 3 pills at lunch time. I didn’t feel much until I got to my 5th period class.
well this was my third time using this. first time was like a month ago with 15mg and it was alright. made me really sleepy and relaxed, didnt get all the hype. next was last week where i only took 7.5mg. it was a little more euphoric and more talkative.
Tonight’s drug totals: 85 mg Hydrocodone 1 mg Alprazolam 50 mg diphenhydramine HCL Large bowl of top grade medical Marijuana 12.5 mg Zolpidem (separate) So tonight will be a large combination of my beloved Marijuana and Hydrocodone, mostly Hydrocodone .
so i had a large stash of painkillers consisting of hydros,oxys,and tylonol 4's. i went trough and distributed most of these during grad nite. in which graduating seniors get taken to a yaht club for an alcohol and drug free and safe night haha right. i smuggled them in and did not incriminate myself .
I just finished typing this in the Erowid submissions box, just proofreading mostly and having a backup here Sorry it's so long. Substances taken earlier: One-a-day multivitamin and Magnesium supplement Drug experience: Marijuana, alcohol, tobacco, hydrocodone, amphetamines and methamphetamines, cocaine, various pills...
First my drug history. I started taking hydrocodone recreationally when i was 16. At my peak (appx. age 20) i was taking 90-150mg hyrocodone a day and 40-50mg percocet a day or if i was lucky a couple 20mg oxycontin a day. As of 2011 i was drug free for a year excluding alcohol.
Gender: Male Weight: 145lbs Age: 20 hey there, i just want to start off by saying i used to be addicted to vicodin in the past as a substitute for my addiction to harder drugs.
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